This edited volume is designed to explore different perspectives of culture identity and
social development using the impact of the digital age as a common thread aiming at
interdisciplinary audiences. Cases of communities and individuals using new technology as a
tool to preserve and explore their cultural heritage alongside new media as a source for social
orientation ranging from language acquisition to health-related issues will be covered.
Therefore aspects such as Art and Cultural Studies Media and Communication Behavioral
Science Psychology Philosophy and innovative approaches used by creative individuals are
included. From the Aboriginal tribes of Australia to the Maoris of New Zealand to the
mystical teachings of Sufi brotherhoods the significance of the oral and written traditions
and their current relation to online activities shall be discussed in the opening article. The
book continues with a closer look at obesity awareness support groups and their impact on
social media Facebook usage in language learning context smartphone addiction and internet
dependency as well as online media reporting of controversial ethical issues.
